Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Ruth

  • 20202020
  • 15m
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • IMDbPro
Ruth (2020)
  • Short
  • Drama
After the railroad forces her alcoholic husband to move North, Ruth DeLay-a pregnant, destitute mother of four-desperately seeks an unregulated abortion in order for her family to survive th... Read allAfter the railroad forces her alcoholic husband to move North, Ruth DeLay-a pregnant, destitute mother of four-desperately seeks an unregulated abortion in order for her family to survive the Great Depression.After the railroad forces her alcoholic husband to move North, Ruth DeLay-a pregnant, destitute mother of four-desperately seeks an unregulated abortion in order for her family to survive the Great Depression.
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Shannon Ivey
  • Writer
    • Shannon Ivey
  • Stars
    • Shannon Nelson
    • Stephen Ivey
    • Daniel Saunders
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shannon Ivey
  • Writer
    • Shannon Ivey
  • Stars
    • Shannon Nelson
    • Stephen Ivey
    • Daniel Saunders
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 8 nominations

    Photos6

    Stephen Ivey in Ruth (2020)
    Daniel Saunders, Delani Chambers, Isaac Ivey, Megan Ivey, and James Carter Montgomery in Ruth (2020)
    Isaac Ivey in Ruth (2020)
    Shannon Nelson in Ruth (2020)
    Daniel Saunders in Ruth (2020)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Shannon Nelson
    Shannon Nelson
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Stephen Ivey
    • Edas Ed
    Daniel Saunders
    Daniel Saunders
    • Isaiahas Isaiah
    Delani Chambers
    Delani Chambers
    • Helenas Helen
    James Carter Montgomery
    • Clydeas Clyde
    Isaac Ivey
    • Richardas Richard
    Megan Ivey
    • Hazelas Hazel
    Corey Wilder
    Corey Wilder
    • Dr. Carteras Dr. Carter
    Nathan Elkins
    • Jasperas Jasper
    Seana Watson
    • Daisyas Daisy
    • Director
      • Shannon Ivey
    • Writer
      • Shannon Ivey
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    Ruth
    6.3
    Ruth

    Storyline

    Edit
    During the Great Depression, thousands of women died from unregulated abortions-their death certificates read: "Cause of Death: Sepsis, Kidney Failure" instead of "Cause of Death: Unregulated Abortion." Ruth Delay was one of these women. Inspired by a true story and Ruth Delay's actual letters written from 1929-1938, "Ruth" leads us through her desperate journey of: taking "Female Elixirs" made of turpentine, experiencing lead poisoning and sepsis from flushing her uterus with water from old pipes, and enduring an unregulated abortion performed by a Doctor who arrived too late. —Theatre For Change
    • abortion
    • healthcare
    • woman director
    • pro choice
    • pro life
    • 4 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Women are still dying of abortions in 2020; the U.S. maternal mortality rate has more than doubled since 2017. Based on a true story, Ruth gives voice to a time when women had to fight for life and die for choice.
    • Genres
      • Short
      • Drama
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    User reviews

    Be the first to review

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • San Antonio, Austin Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Subspace Pictures
      • Theatre For Change
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $20,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.